John J. Wooten

RYE — John J. Wooten, 86, a retired lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2014.

RYE — John J. Wooten, 86, a retired lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2014.

He was born May 15, 1927, in Columbia, S.C.

John's time as a career soldier spanned 26 years. He served during World War II, the Korean Conflict, and in Vietnam and the Dominican Republic. He was a paratrooper and has numerous decorations for his dedicated service to his country.

After retirement in July 1969, he became a real estate broker and continued to serve his community in many other facets, all along being a devoted and loving husband and father. He was an avid reader and had a very strong faith throughout his life.

He is survived by his wife, Ursula; their three children, Gary, Christel and her husband, Jeffrey Montgomery, and Heidi and her husband, Peter Stone; five granddaughters, Tania, Tara, Sarah, Natasha and Emma; and two great-granddaughters, Audrey and Liliane.

A private memorial service was held at the Manchester VA Medical Center. A burial is planned at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

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